Senior Payroll Administrator

Felix Construction Company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to work in our Phoenix office. The Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring all employees company-wide are paid accurately and in a timely manner. This role involves working closely with managers and the people operations team. The ideal candidate should be a Certified Payroll Professional with some Human Resource Information (HRIS) experience.

Who We are:

Felix Construction Company has been delivering successful Water and Wastewater construction projects in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas since 1987.  We are proud of the reputation we have built for accountability, commitment, teamwork, and providing solutions. These values remain true to this day along with a hands-on, nuts and bolts approach to the business. As a result of this focus, Felix Construction has grown into a $100 million/year company with nearly 250 employees - a company with a rich heritage of superior performance founded on an uncompromising commitment to performing quality work in a cost-effective manner.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Accurately processes weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure that all data, such as hours worked, overtime, bonuses and deductions ore correctly entered into the payroll system.
• Maintain detailed and organized payroll records for all employees, including but not limited to salary changes, tax withholdings and benefits deductions.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax reports and filings as required.
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers and external parties in a timely and professional manner, resolving issues efficiently.
• Oversee timekeeping system and ensure accurate tracking of employee hours and attendance.
• Collaborate with IT and People Operations to maintain and update the payroll software to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and reconcile discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the payroll onboarding processes for new hires and manage payroll tasks related to employee terminations.
• Update Human Resources Information System (HRIS) with employment changes such as job changes, pay rate changes, promotions, terminations, etc.
• Respond to employment verification requests and other state requests as needed.
• Handle year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation.
• May assist with mail distribution, answering phones and other clerical tasks as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Certified Payroll Professional highly desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to follow up and resolve problems from beginning to end.
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Vista Viewpoint experience a plus.
• Previous HRIS experience a plus.
• Strong integrity and work ethic are critical.
• Ability to work on-site with regular, reliable attendance.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

You get to be part of a great company culture with a family feel and strong values where you are treated as an individual.  A competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits including generous 401(k) matching, and paid time off will be provided to the successful candidate.